Turkey

Top 10 Things

  • What NOT to do
  • What to do
  • You should not use any offensive words towards Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. --Alice
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  • Do not smoke at cafes or children parks, it is illegal. You can be sentenced to fine. --Alice
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  • Don't try to give money if 'lokma' are distributed on the street, they are doing it for charity. --Alice
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  • Making a sign of approval by joining the index finger and thumb is perceived as an insult by the Turkish people. --Alice
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  • You should not hug or kiss a person who is opposite of your sex at the first meeting, this is seen as inappropriate. --Alice
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  • You should not drink the tap water. Turkish people use purifier in their homes to drink clean water. --Alice
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  • You should not walk in shoes in the house. Turks use carpets all over their houses and their houses are not suitable for walking with shoes. --Alice
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  • You shoul not left any food in your plate, you shoul try to eat them all. Because it is seen as wasting of food can damage your financial situations. --Alice
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  • Your slippers or shoes should not turn inside out. They believe that shoes with an upward sole are bad luck. --Alice
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  • Don't be surprised when you buy gum for change. some local grocers try to give gum when they run out of coins. --Alice
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  • When you move to a new flat, you should visit your neighbors, you can serve them your own food like 'Halva'. --Alice
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  • Be very careful when crossing the street. Even if there is a pedestrian crossing, cars can speed without caring. --Alice
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  • in turkey, if you are visiting a place and they offer you to drink tea, it's a sign of good welcoming and sincerity. --hannibal
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  • When submitting your CV, you should include your photo. Because, PR wants to see your face. --Elif
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  • You should celebrate Hıdrellez in Turkey. They make a wish and then jump on the fire. --Alice
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  • Clean your hands before eating. Guests are usually served cologne before the meal. The reason for this is to keep your hands clean. --Nisa
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  • You should give your seat to old people, pregnant women and veterans. --Alice
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  • When somebody buy you a gift, you should open it at that moment. Otherwise, you will be considered as a rude person. --Alice
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  • You have to be careful while driving on your wedding day because little kids will jump in front of your car to get money. --Alice
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  • When you get on the minibus, don't forget to pay the money immediately. minibuses take the money up front, not later, if you don't pay the driver will keep shouting until you give the money. --Alice
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